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« Reply #1095 on: December 17, 2016, 17:37:37 »

Thanks for that clarification, jester.  Wink
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William Huskisson MP (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #1096 on: December 17, 2016, 17:42:36 »

Oh no your not !..
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« Reply #1097 on: December 18, 2016, 12:27:39 »

Empty stock on way to Paddington (sat outside RDG (Rail Delivery Group, or Reading station, depending on context) for a while)

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O56915/2016/12/18/advanced
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« Reply #1098 on: December 18, 2016, 12:35:35 »

Empty stock on way to Paddington (sat outside RDG (Rail Delivery Group, or Reading station, depending on context) for a while)

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O56915/2016/12/18/advanced

Thought so, just gone past Taplow as I was looking out of the window!
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« Reply #1099 on: January 05, 2017, 16:39:59 »

A post from an engineer on another forum reveals 2016s reliability stats:

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For those who think our 57s are a pain, my annual post of statistics for the up Cornish Night Riviera is now in the Railways of Cornwall specialist section of the RM Web forum.
Of 307 scheduled services, all ran and only 5 were not 57 hauled and just TWO of those were down to train fault. Derailment, fire and flood were the others ! Not bad going if I may say so

Of course he doesn't mention punctuality but still positive results from old locos.
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« Reply #1100 on: February 04, 2017, 17:04:53 »

 Shocked Somewhat surprised down Sunday sleeper only has 3 berths not booked in the middle of winter !! Anyone in the know aware of planned short forming or special event taking place in Cornwall ? (I know it's half term in some area's but not usually this busy like Easter or bank hol weekend's !)
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« Reply #1101 on: February 05, 2017, 08:59:09 »

Perhaps because I am on it....  Grin
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« Reply #1102 on: February 05, 2017, 10:10:27 »

Perhaps because I am on it....  Grin

.....with your entourage?  Smiley
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« Reply #1103 on: February 05, 2017, 12:07:27 »

Half term already? How many weeks back is that?
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« Reply #1104 on: February 05, 2017, 12:51:50 »

I know some schools who went back on January 3rd - the day after the New Year Bank Holiday.
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« Reply #1105 on: February 05, 2017, 14:36:49 »

I know some schools who went back on January 3rd - the day after the New Year Bank Holiday.
Cornwall for one. So half term commences Monday 13th for that week
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« Reply #1106 on: February 05, 2017, 19:16:55 »

 Shocked Shocked ...and now 1 berth left 😨
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« Reply #1107 on: February 05, 2017, 19:25:27 »

All of the premier inns in Plymouth and close proximity are fully booked on 13/2/17, so I suspect an event in Plymouth might be the guilty party,
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« Reply #1108 on: February 05, 2017, 19:38:24 »

I wonder how many people on Sunday sleeper follow some journey planners  and change at Plymouth onto XC (Cross Country Trains (franchise)) service to Penzance instead of staying in bed ! 😪😪
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« Reply #1109 on: February 05, 2017, 19:57:44 »

Now there lies a tale.  When I booked my berth the clerk tried to convince me I'd be turfed out at Plymouth.

Took a bit of explaining that wasn't the case.
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